Citing Derek Carr's 2017 deal as a model, Wyche cautioned not to expect a signing before June. That would allow Oakland's staff to concentrate on the draft and offseason practices in the meantime, leaving the last few weeks before summer vacation to hammer out the details of Mack's contract.

If that is indeed the case, it stands to reason that Donald's camp might just await a Mack deal before setting the market for defensive primacy.